Nolawit
An Ethiopian feminine name meaning "given by God" or "gift from God".
Name Census estimates that about 61 living Americans carry the first name Nolawit. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nolawit today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nolawit births was 2021 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nolawit. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nolawit. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
61
~ 1 in 5,618,924 Americans
Peak year
2021
9 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,834
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Nolawit: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nolawit from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 36 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nolawit by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Nolawit during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nolawit
The name Nolawit is of Ethiopian origin, derived from the Amharic language spoken in Ethiopia and parts of Eritrea. It is a relatively modern name, coming into use sometime in the late 20th century.
The exact etymology and meaning of Nolawit are uncertain, as it does not appear to be derived from any specific Amharic words or phrases. However, it is likely a neologism, a newly coined word or name, created by combining elements from the Amharic language.
There are no known historical references or appearances of the name Nolawit in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the 20th century. This suggests that it is a relatively new name, perhaps created in the last few decades as part of a broader trend of creating new, unique names in the Amharic language.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Nolawit are likely to be found in modern birth records and databases from Ethiopia and the Ethiopian diaspora communities around the world. However, due to the lack of comprehensive historical records, it is difficult to pinpoint the very first individual to bear this name.
Notable people with the name Nolawit include Nolawit Mekuria, an Ethiopian artist and painter known for her vibrant depictions of traditional Ethiopian life and culture. She was born in the mid-20th century and has exhibited her works both in Ethiopia and internationally.
Another notable Nolawit is Nolawit Teshome, an Ethiopian runner who specializes in long-distance events. She has represented Ethiopia in several international competitions, including the World Championships and the Olympic Games.
Nolawit Haile is an Ethiopian-born singer and songwriter who is part of the growing Ethiopian diaspora community in the United States. She is known for her fusion of traditional Ethiopian music styles with contemporary pop and R&B influences.
Nolawit Gebremichael is a human rights activist and advocate for women's rights in Ethiopia. She has worked with various non-governmental organizations and has been recognized for her efforts to promote gender equality and empower women in her home country.
Nolawit Tesfay is an Ethiopian-American entrepreneur and co-founder of a successful technology startup based in Silicon Valley. She has been recognized for her innovative work and has received several awards for her contributions to the tech industry.
People
Nolawit + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nolawit as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nolawit: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nolawit?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 61 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nolawit going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 5,618,924 US residents.
Is Nolawit a common name?
We classify Nolawit as "Very Rare". It ranks above 57.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 61 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nolawit most popular?
The single biggest year for Nolawit was 2021, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nolawit is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Nolawit in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nolawit a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nolawit in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Nolawit still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nolawit in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Nolawit can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Nolawit?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.